Overview

The 1989 Dallas Cowboys season was the first year of the franchise under the ownership of Jerry Jones as well as under the helm of head coach Jimmy Johnson. The only win by the Cowboys during the season was against the rival Redskins in Washington. Though the season seemed a complete failure, it would prove to be the prelude to many great years ahead. Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, future...

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Quarterback Troy Aikman #8 of the Dallas Cowboys turns
to hand the ball off to Paul Palmer #26 against the New
York Giants during an NFL football game December 16,
1989 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Focus on Sport/Getty Images)